6 summer outfit ideas you need to add to cart

Slowly but surely, the temperature is creeping upwards and we've got balmy summer afternoons on the brain.

Whether you're jetting off to a glamorous exotic location any day now or staging a stylish staycation moment, now is the time to get ahead and perfect your summer wardrobe.

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A Copenhagen Fashion Week guest wears a crochet co-ord with neon accessories
A Copenhagen Fashion Week guest wears a crochet co-ord with neon accessories

Summer 2023 fashion trends

Baring a glimpse of skin is high up on our SS23 agenda – and the runways stepped it up on the inspiration front.

Stylish cut-outs are all the range right now, as seen at Andreadamo, Valentino and A.W.A.K.E. One-pieces with statement cut-outs have caught our eye in the swimwear department, but if you're going with subtler, geometric snippets, Jacquemus' blazer mini dress would make the ideal wardrobe addition.

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Hannah Romao teams a monochrome maxi dress with a glossy box bag
Hannah Romao teams a monochrome maxi dress with a glossy box bag

If like us you're still reeling from Daisy Jones & The Six, crochet kaftans and floaty maxis can help you nail a 1970s-inspired style moment. We're lusting after ultra-vibrant styles by boho-luxe label Miguelina, but H&M and Warehouse offer some great alternatives if you're looking to save.

Elsa Hosk wears a striped shirt dress with a tan belt
Elsa Hosk wears a striped shirt dress with a tan belt

Accessory-wise, last year Prada's raffia tote dominated the designer beach bag game, and for 2023 we strongly suspect playful pieces from the limited-edition Loewe x Paula's Ibiza will hit top spot.

What are you waiting for? SS23 is yours for the acing…

Hello! Fashion shares the summer outfit ideas you need to add to cart: 

The dress

Mango-coloured blazer dress styled with gold bag, pearl necklace and mules
Mango-coloured blazer dress styled with gold bag, pearl necklace and mules

Jacquemus Cutout linen-blend mini dress, £925, Net-A-PorterTextured knot handle bag, £25.99, Mango; Bottega Veneta Leather mules, £710, Net-A-Porter; Dani Y-necklace, £151.21, Brinker & Eliza

The bag 

Raffia bag styled with vibrant maxi dress, white sunglasses, gold earrings and slides
Raffia bag styled with vibrant maxi dress, white sunglasses, gold earrings and slides

Loewe + Paula's Ibiza Anagram ombré raffia tote, £695, Net-A-PorterMiguelina Cristiana crocheted cotton maxi dress, £650, Net-A-Porter; Oval sunglasses, 19.99Mango; Slides, £17.99, H&M; Pearl embellished stud earrings, £25, Cos

The kaftan 

Green kaftan styled with tinted shades, shoulder bag and tan flat sandals
Green kaftan styled with tinted shades, shoulder bag and tan flat sandals

Crochet-look beach kaftan, £24.99, H&M; Bottega Veneta Sardine mini embellished intrecciato leather shoulder bag, £2,240; Aldo Elenaa Flat Sandals, £55, Aldo; Gucci GG square-frame gold-tone sunglasses, £355, Net-A-Porter

The sandals 

Rhinestone sandals styled with printed crop top, wide-leg trousers, and red perforated leather bag
Rhinestone sandals styled with printed crop top, wide-leg trousers, and red perforated leather bag

Heeled sandals with rhinestones, £49.99, Zara; Lyocell Linen trousers, £79, Arket; Agua by Agua Bendita Mulato cropped printed voile halterneck top, £482, Net-A-Porter; Mina 20 bag, £1,400, Alaïa

The swimsuit 

Colourful swimsuit styled with orange cover-up, white sunglasses and blue platform flip flops
Colourful swimsuit styled with orange cover-up, white sunglasses and blue platform flip flops

Farm Rio Cutout printed swimsuit, £150, Net-A-PorterEmporio Sirenuse Smile printed cotton-voile pareo, £224, Net-A-Porter; Coperni Logo-appliquéd webbing wedge flip flops, £425, Net-A-Porter; Cat-eye sunglasses, £5.99, H&M

The co-ord  

Beaded blue halter top and shorts co-ord styled with vibrant bucket hat, yellow sunglasses, necklace and monogram slides
Beaded blue halter top and shorts co-ord styled with vibrant bucket hat, yellow sunglasses, necklace and monogram slides

Linen blend crop top with beading, £29.99, Zara; Linen blend shorts with beading, £32.99, Zara; The Attico X Linda Farrow Mini Marfa rectangle sunglasses, £190, Net-A-Porter; Anni Lu Good Vibrations beaded 18kt gold-plated necklace, £165, Matches Fashion; Gucci Angelina canvas-jacquard wedge slides, £495, Net-A-Porter; Etro printed bucket hat, £230, Mytheresa

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